I am probably going to make this a private blog. Too many random hits from Brazil and Europe. Will send you an email/message soon with an invite. Leave me a message if you are concerned about being included. No need to leave contact info, if I need it from you, I'll let you know!
Also, I've decided to use some blurb discounts to make a book of my past blogging stuff. I can't decide if I should include it all, include my favorites, only donthe first year, include things that are journal like for my family etc. Vote in my poll to the right and leave me a comment!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Preggo Con
I had an interesting moment of feeling trapped in my body yesterday. Have you ever had that? It was awful because there was no where to go and nothing really to be done about it. I can't hop out and be the self that I sometimes feel like (or sometimes remember). Because this is my body. This is what it is right now. And I'm attached to it. Not that I would have it any other way. I do like having my body and all.
But I really felt trapped. Trapped in a body with an expanding belly, with hurting hips and an aching upper back, that couldn't run or move very quickly. How many people feel like this every day? Because illness or injury has altered and deformed their body. So, I know how lucky I really am. Doing it all in the name of having a child yada yada. Knowing that didn't stop the feeling of being trapped in that moment though. Today, I am trying to use my body in ways it still is capable. And when it's all over I'll try to remember WHY I hate carrying around extra weight.
But I really felt trapped. Trapped in a body with an expanding belly, with hurting hips and an aching upper back, that couldn't run or move very quickly. How many people feel like this every day? Because illness or injury has altered and deformed their body. So, I know how lucky I really am. Doing it all in the name of having a child yada yada. Knowing that didn't stop the feeling of being trapped in that moment though. Today, I am trying to use my body in ways it still is capable. And when it's all over I'll try to remember WHY I hate carrying around extra weight.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Mindfulness
Last Monday was an interesting day! Miri and I had a long night, so we slept in. I was busy all morning trying to get us ready for the afternoon (and the rest of the week). We met up with some friends and went to The Wiggles concert with tickets that I won from Atlanta Parent magazine (free magazine, free tickets, what's not to like?). Although Miriam was a bit freaked out at first (because it was so loud when people were cheering) she finally got into it by the end. (Pictures coming as soon as I load them)
After that we had to pick up our car - we had carpooled - and head straight to the airport to pick up Daddy who come home after 2 months in Africa. Woo hoo! We had to wait at the airport a LONG time, but it was great to be together again! This post isn't actually about that....
On our way out of the airport, a police officer was directing traffic (and pedestrians). We got to the sidewalk right as the walkers were being stopped and the cars were being directed through. One woman, with a cartfull of luggage kept asking the people next to me to move. I don't know where she thought she was going though, since none of us could cross. THEN, after the police man asked us all to back up a little bit, because he was getting a car to back up, a man on his cell phone pushed his way through EVERYONE and starts walking across the street. BEHIND the car that is backing up. Not even noticing what the police officer is doing. Not hearing the 10 people telling (and eventually yelling) at him to stop and look out! Until the police officer is in his face, with a whistle telling him to get back.
So I've been thinking about it ever since. We're so "connected" all the time that we often don't have a clue what is going on around us. Right in front of us. When it could be dangerous. Or just worth watching. Although being on the phone in the car is already a big no-no (I don't really want my future teenage driver thinking that is okay) I've been thinking about the other times that I could unplug myself from my cell phone. While browsing in a store. While taking a walk through the neighborhood. Sometimes there has been a place for those things. Maybe I need a friend that is far away on my walk. But what am I missing because I'm focused on what we are talking about?
What am I going to miss because I am not paying attention? (Not just on my cell phone) Maybe it's time for me to be more mindful. Present in the moment I am living in.
After that we had to pick up our car - we had carpooled - and head straight to the airport to pick up Daddy who come home after 2 months in Africa. Woo hoo! We had to wait at the airport a LONG time, but it was great to be together again! This post isn't actually about that....
On our way out of the airport, a police officer was directing traffic (and pedestrians). We got to the sidewalk right as the walkers were being stopped and the cars were being directed through. One woman, with a cartfull of luggage kept asking the people next to me to move. I don't know where she thought she was going though, since none of us could cross. THEN, after the police man asked us all to back up a little bit, because he was getting a car to back up, a man on his cell phone pushed his way through EVERYONE and starts walking across the street. BEHIND the car that is backing up. Not even noticing what the police officer is doing. Not hearing the 10 people telling (and eventually yelling) at him to stop and look out! Until the police officer is in his face, with a whistle telling him to get back.
So I've been thinking about it ever since. We're so "connected" all the time that we often don't have a clue what is going on around us. Right in front of us. When it could be dangerous. Or just worth watching. Although being on the phone in the car is already a big no-no (I don't really want my future teenage driver thinking that is okay) I've been thinking about the other times that I could unplug myself from my cell phone. While browsing in a store. While taking a walk through the neighborhood. Sometimes there has been a place for those things. Maybe I need a friend that is far away on my walk. But what am I missing because I'm focused on what we are talking about?
What am I going to miss because I am not paying attention? (Not just on my cell phone) Maybe it's time for me to be more mindful. Present in the moment I am living in.
Monday, July 11, 2011
So now you know. It's LAUNCH DAY
So now you know where I spend a bunch of my free time. On my new project Peachstatemomsblog.com with my partner in crime (and the real driving force behind this project) Rachel.
The goal of our blog is to be both a resource for moms in general and moms in our local area. So while some of the posts you will find are geared towards our area in the south, others are really just about our experience as moms and wives - frankly, those are my favorite! It was a little weird, putting up posts that I would have put up here for you to enjoy on Peach State Moms.
Here are my favorite (to write) posts so far!
Embracing Motherhood (I wrote this one on a whim while I was busy crying my eyes out after a difficult day, I meant it to go up here but realized that new blog I was trying to build was a good spot for it)
Childrens Museum (Great potty-training experience in this one)
Also coming up from yours truly:
Choosing a Preschool
Scheduling a New Baby (this is a need feedback post)
Thanks for continuing to stop by and support us!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Happy 4th! (and intermittent blogging)
Just came by to say Happy 4th of July! I am feeling pretty grateful today! We're pretty lucky to be living where we are and to be able to enjoy the things we want to do!
We had a good weekend celebrating with a few of our friends. Miriam is pretty much terrified by the loud bang of the fireworks. So we didn't attempt to go see any tonight. I'm exhausted from a busy weekend might be the actual excuse!
In other news, I am in fact blogging a little more than this, only I've been working on a new project. Visit me at peachstatemomsblog.com
(In fact, yes, please come visit me there!)
Most of my creative thinking is going into that one at the moment. You can laugh about my children's museum experience and think about how fast the time goes. That's what is up from me so far!
We had a good weekend celebrating with a few of our friends. Miriam is pretty much terrified by the loud bang of the fireworks. So we didn't attempt to go see any tonight. I'm exhausted from a busy weekend might be the actual excuse!
In other news, I am in fact blogging a little more than this, only I've been working on a new project. Visit me at peachstatemomsblog.com
(In fact, yes, please come visit me there!)
Most of my creative thinking is going into that one at the moment. You can laugh about my children's museum experience and think about how fast the time goes. That's what is up from me so far!
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